Janelle Monae Joins ‘Knives Out’ Sequel

Kate Hudson has joined the growing ensemble of Knives Out 2, which Netflix recently landed the rights too. Daniel Craig returns to star with Kathryn Hahn, Dave Bautista, Janelle Monae, Leslie Odom Jr. and Edward Norton also recently joining the cast.

Fresh off his Oscar nomination for his performance as Sam Cooke in One Night in Miami, Leslie Odom Jr. has lined up his next big feature as he has joined the growing ensemble of Knives Out 2, which Netflix recently landed the rights too.

Angelique Jackson Oscar nominee and Tony winner Leslie Odom Jr. is the latest A-lister to join star Daniel Craig in “Knives Out 2,” the star-studded sequel to Rian Johnson’s 2019 hit whodunnit.In what has quickly become a who’s who of Hollywood A-list talent, Odon joins a lineup that includes Kathryn Hahn, Janelle Monáe, Dave Bautista and Edward Norton.

Knives Out sequel.According to Deadline, the WandaVision actor is reportedly gearing up to join Daniel Craig in the next instalment of the popular whodunit, which Netflix recently landed the rights for.Hahn is the fourth newcomer linked to the project in the last few days, following Dave Bautista, Edward Norton and Janelle Monae.Earlier this year, it was announced that Netflix had acquired the rights to the next two Knives Out films in a deal reportedly worth $450 million (£327 million).A sequel

Army of the Dead star Dave Bautista, WanadaVision's Kathryn Hahn, The Incredible Hulk's Edward Norton and Homecoming's Janelle Monáe have joined the Knives Out sequel for Netflix. It means Bautista, who famously clashed with James Bond as Blofeld's henchman Mr Hinx in Spectre, will be appearing alongside Daniel Craig once again (via Deadline).

Kathryn Hahn's knives were out all along.

Kathryn Hahn is the latest star to join the sequel to Knives Out!

Kathryn Hahn has joined the cast of Rian Johnson’s “Knives Out 2,” an individual with knowledge of the deal told TheWrap.The actress, who most recently starred in the hit Disney+ series “WandaVision,” will join Daniel Craig, Edward Norton, Dave Bautista and Janelle Monáe in the film.The casting comes two months after Johnson signed a $400 million-plus deal with Netflix to write and direct two sequels to the Oscar-nominated murder mystery film, with Craig returning as ace detective Benoit Blanc.

EXCLUSIVE: After playing a nosy neighbor with a secret in Marvel’s WandaVision, Kathryn Hahn looks to have found another fun role where the character may also be keeping some sort of secret. Sources tell Deadline, Hahn is set to join Daniel Craig in the next installment, which Netflix recently landed the rights too.

Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman have penned the sequels for the cult-favorite mystery film Knives Out. According to a report by Deadline, Edward Norton and Dave Bautista are on board with the project.

The Knives Out sequel is adding some big star power with Janelle Monae and Edward Norton joining the movie.

Janelle Monae is the latest name to be added to Rian Johnson’s forthcoming Knives Out sequel.Monae is the third newcomer linked to the project in the last day, following Dave Bautista and Edward Norton.The news first broke on The Hollywood Reporter, who reported that the singer and actor has signed up to join the cast of the next instalment of the popular whodunit.Monae then confirmed the news on her Instagram page, sharing the report along with a number of knife emojis.A post shared by Janelle

Janelle Monáe.Which is exactly what writer-director Rian Johnson did, as ET can confirm Monáe is the latest star to join the cast of his sequel.

Army of the Dead star Dave Bautista, The Incredible Hulk's Edward Norton, and Homecoming's Janelle Monae have joined the Knives Out sequel for Netflix. It means Bautista, who famously clashed with James Bond as Blofeld's henchman Mr Hinx in Spectre, will be appearing alongside Daniel Craig once again (via Deadline).

As happened previously when the original “Knives Out” was gearing up for production, we’re beginning to see a slow trickle of casting information regarding who is going to show up in the highly-anticipated sequel. We’ve already learned that Edward Norton and Dave Bautista are likely joining the cast of Rian Johnson’s whodunnit film, but now it appears Janelle Monae is on board, as well.

The sequel to Rian Johnson’s upcoming sequel to Knives Out just added another huge addition to its ensemble as sources tell Deadline Janelle Monáe is set to join Daniel Craig in the next installment, which Netflix recently landed the rights too. Dave Bautista and Edward Norton were also recently added to the cast.